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Food Production Worker I (FPW1)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Americus, Cordele

The Food Production Worker I technical certificate of credit is designed to provide basic entry-level skills for employment in the food service industry as prep cooks and banquet/service prep workers.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program Admission Requirements: A High School diploma or equivalent is required plus achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores.

Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.

Provision of a health certificate documenting adequate health including the ability to lift 50 pounds, to do prolonged standing and to tolerate heat is required. Documentation of a negative tuberculosis skin test or chest X-ray is required.

Credits required for graduation: 16

Curriculum Outline (17 hours)
Courses 17 credits 17
CHEF 1000

Provides an overview of the professionalism in culinary arts, culinary career opportunities, Chef history, pride, and esprit de corps. Introduces principles and practices necessary to food, supply, and equipment selection, procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution. Topics include: cuisine, food service organizations, career opportunities, food service styles, basic culinary management techniques, professionalism, culinary work ethics, quality factors, food tests, pricing procedures, cost determination and control, selection, procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution. Laboratory demonstration and student experimentation parallel class work.

3
CHEF 1110

Emphasizes fundamental kitchen and dining room safety, sanitation, maintenance, and operation procedures. Topics include: cleaning standards, O.S.H.A. M.S.D.S. guidelines, sanitary procedures following SERV-SAFE guidelines, HACCAP, safety practices, basic kitchen first aid, operation of equipment, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, dishwashing, and pot and pan cleaning. Laboratory practice parallels class work.

3
CHEF 1530

Introduces the fundamentals of dining and beverage service and experience in preparation of a wide variety of quantity foods. Course content reflect American Culinary Federation Education Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include: dining service/guest service, dining service positions and functions, international dining services, restaurant business laws, preparation and setup, table side service, and beverage service and setup, kitchen operational procedures, equipment use, banquet planning, recipe conversion, food decorating, safety and sanitation, and production of quantity food. Laboratory practice parallels class work.

5
Cooking Option (6 credits) 6
CHEF 1120
Pre/Corequisite: CHEF 1110

Emphasizes fundamental kitchen and dining room safety, sanitation, maintenance, and operation procedures. Topics include: cleaning standards, O.S.H.A. M.S.D.S. guidelines, sanitary procedures following SERV-SAFE guidelines, HACCAP, safety practices, basic kitchen first aid, operation of equipment, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, dishwashing, and pot and pan cleaning. Laboratory practice parallels class work.

6
CHEF 1122
Corequisites: CHEF 1000, CHEF 1110

This Course introduces fundamental food preparation terms, concepts, and methods. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include: weights and measures, conversions, introduction to basic production mise en place, classical knife cuts, basic stock preparation methods, mother sauce techniques and preparations, small sauces and derivatives from mother sauce, basic thickening agents, classical soup preparation methods, introduction methods of food preparation, recipe utilization, and nutrition. Laboratory demonstrations and student experimentation parallel class work.

3
CHEF 1124
Corequisites: CHEF 1000, CHEF 1110, CHEF 1122

This Course introduces fundamental food preparation terms, concepts, and methods. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include: weights and measures, conversions, methods of food preparations, classical knife cuts, kitchen aromatics, regional cuisine history, and introduction to safe food preparations, recipe utilization, and nutrition. Laboratory demonstrations student experimentation and parallels class work. Course Capstone is based on The American Culinary Federations Certification: Certified Culinarian written and practical exams.

3
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